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Cajun Shrimp & Rice Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups uncooked long grain white rice
  • 2 2/3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp, peeled & de-veined
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted & divided
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • Cajun seasoning, see below
  • Parsley, chopped, for serving
  • - FOR THE CAJUN SEASONING -
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Cooking Instructions

Step 1: Whisk together all of the ingredients for the Cajun seasoning.  Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.  Stir in garlic, half of the Cajun seasoning, and the rice.

Step 2: Stir in broth, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover.  Cook for 15 minutes, stirring 1 to 2 times throughout.

Step 3: While rice is cooking, prepare the shrimp by stirring together remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter and remaining Cajun seasoning.  Pour over shrimp and toss to coat.

Step 4: Stir shrimp into the rice, cover and cook 3-5 minutes longer until shrimp is pink and opaque.  Garnish with chopped parsley if desired & serve.

Enjoy this spicy, flavorful Cajun skillet from Creme De La Crumb!